Thursday, July 11, 2013

Averse Concept - Symbol Of Loss (NN Promo 2013)

"This debut album from Averse Concept might be on the short side, but it certainly delivers in it’s less than half an hour running time. While “Grey Skies” is just an unnecessary intro, the harsh and rather bleak nature of the band is felt from the very instant that “Welcome To The Trance” comes into play. Scathing vocals (and at times furious yells) back progressive metal riffs that have just a hint of Norwegian frost, and a structure that reminds me of post metal in some instances. It’s a very hard act to pin down and that’s one of the reasons I’ve found myself enthralled by them..."